• is philosophy, science, art, medicine and a holistic manual therapy.
• was first named as such by Andrew Taylor Still about 160 years ago and continues to develop every day.
• means "anatomy, anatomy and anatomy" (A.T. Still).
• works with connective tissues as relational structures in the body.
• connects to and heals human beings through their bodies that sometimes know much more than you and me.
• relies on the distinct ability to perceive through our bodily senses.
• sets self-healing impulses and is often divided into three areas:
  • craniosacral (brain, spinal cord with surrounding fluid and skins)
  • visceral (thoracic and abdominal organs) and
  • structural (fascia, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles)
• is based on five principles:
  • life is movement,
  • structure and function are mutually dependent,
  • a human being a unit,
  • the artery plays a central role,
  • the body has self-healing powers.

...fascinates me over and over again every day.